The Finance Diaries

Helloooooo. I am so late on posting a podcast and I will explain why you haven't heard from me in a bit. This episode is essentially a 30 min look into my ADHD brain. Let's dive in! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...

Dearest Finance Diaries baddies, We find themselves in a world filled with diverse opportunities and challenges. This podcast/blog post aims to provide a quick overview guide on setting realistic and measurable [financial] goals. How To Set Goals You’ll Actually Accomplish: * Decide on Your Values and Priorities: * Begin by reflecting on your values and priorities. Consider what matters most to yo...

What's In and what's Out in 2024? No no no, that's just too much. Let's learn how to set yourself up properly to accomplish (or make steps towards) the impossible goals of 2024 and beyond. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

How is debt so incredibly common but so uncommon to talk about?  It can become so debilitating to even THINK about the amount of debt hanging over us, but it is possible to get rid of it...and fast. Let's dive into what seems like an impossible idea: getting rid of debt ASAP. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public...

Season of "The Impossible" Episode 3, featuring the most EXCITING fun happy business and business owner you could find. Diving into how Denver found the inspiration, motivation, marketing, and mentorship to have the happiest work she could have...while working to financial freedom! Follow Denver on all socials at @CalledToParty  As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinance...

I thought self-managing 2 STRs was tough. I couldn't even imagine 3....yet Connor Cushman self manages FIVE short term rentals.  Today we talk buying, scaling, and management tools with Connor. Yet another investor who defies the "impossible" Find him on socials @CushmanHomes As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is...

The Finance Diaries Season 4 focuses on all things considered "impossible". From getting out of debt, to starting successful businesses, to doing things out of the norm. This season takes the "im" out of impossible, let's dive in. Jordan is the kind of real estate investor that doesn't have any fear or doubts. His personal motto is to forge ahead with full steam and n...

Coming in as a very belated Part 2 of the Relationships and Finances podcast (re: episode 22), here is a discussion on planning relationship goals! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.co...

I heard the expression "biting off more than you can chew"? I'd heard it plenty but never found it relevant...until now. Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.subs...

Diving into why I decided to invest in Nova Scotia / Halifax / HRM, and why I continue to feel good about investing there. We can't invest in something just because someone told us to. We always need to draw our own conclusions and gather as much information as possible. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episo...

Have you ever wondered how someone can start investing locally and grow to investing internationally? How they get the money? Do they do it alone? With partners? Manny Shiferaw did this, and is an amazing story to listen to! Tune in to hear about - Nursing turned investor - Growing real estate from a house hack to an international investor - Property management - and more tid bits! @ shifpropertie...

Big or small project: you want someone reliable, with any applicable license, and someone honest. Learn from my mistakes... As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Hello, it's me: your seasoned STR professional. I'm here to help you navigate the things that it took me a while to learn and perfect in order to be a top-performing Short Term Rental host! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Being a bridesmaid is EXPENSIVE, getting asked is a huge honour... but do you have to say yes? Talking all things wedding finances: - Wedding Budgets - Wedding Gifts - and Saying no to attending Bachelorettes / Bridal Showers / Weddings As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

I decided to go with a tenant that doesn't fit my typical criteria.  How do you pick a tenant?  What is the typical criteria?  How is this situation different? Tune in to find out As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

Barely able to afford your own house, or even think of it? How ON EARTH is anyone able to buy more than one? Well, it's somewhat easy.  Maybe easier said than done, but definitely easy to understand! Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

Revisiting the concept that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" using some concrete examples of both my good and bad experiences. How can you apply this to your life? Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

You asked, I tell! Have any questions for the next Q&A? Send me them on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/thefinancediaries/?hl=en ) or by email thefinancediaries@gmail.com As promised, here is my referral link: https://my.wealthsimple.com/app/public/trade-referral-signup?code=I68_3Q As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This i...

One day, I had a realisation about my finances. It was truly the moment that altered my financial future entirely. I realised that what I was doing wasn't sparking joy, and it left me feeling like I was on autopilot.  I didn't like the feeling, so I changed things. Sometimes we just have these moments: thoughts and/or feelings that alter the path of our lives.  How can we have these feel...

We all have some degree of privilege yes. Some more than others, yes. BUT that  being said, privilege doesn't mean you'll be successful. Just the same as having less privilege doesn't mean you'll be unsuccessful.  While privilege certainly does help tremendously (like starting a race earlier than your competitors), it doesn't mean you'll get ahead (especially if you&a...

Okay, so I've been telling you all I'd try to piece my opinion together on Nova Scotia's rental increase caps, fixed term leases, and the short term rental ban in Halifax.  I had to take some time to get my opinion together and make it (somewhat) cohesive. The truth is, I've seen the end result in Halifax for the rental/housing market. I'm not clairvoyant, but I've se...

Any sort of financial change might make you nervous: - Changing your financial habits to address debt - Starting to invest in the stock market - Buying your first rental property - Etc. etc. etc. But how do some people just thrive at the thought of change and stay calm, cool and collected ? Find out in today's podcast As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on T...

Whyyyy so much stigma on trades?  Here's the tea. Trades are: - Lucrative - Stable - Needed EVERYWHERE Should you go to uni? grad school? trade school? Let's talk about it! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

The concept of "paying yourself first" isn't new, but it comes up a lot recently on social media! It is infrequently applied, but is it worth it? I think so! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thef...

How do I deal with feeling unmotivated (yes, it happens to me frequently)? How do you get back on track, or even pivot towards a new goal? Let's discuss As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.s...